tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.comments2011-09-24T20:18:47.806-07:00Aloha Healing ArtsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00286619533545780029noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-24347197078393047232011-09-24T20:18:47.806-07:002011-09-24T20:18:47.806-07:00Thank you, Aleka. You are always so timely in my ...Thank you, Aleka. You are always so timely in my dealings... love it!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-88371065341008341552011-09-19T05:06:41.222-07:002011-09-19T05:06:41.222-07:00Oh that's a great one! Thank you so much for ...Oh that's a great one! Thank you so much for sharing that part of the book with us here. Fantastic and so helpful! So excited to see this blog post today... thank you Aleka! xoxoLaura Koniverhttp://www.heartsongfineart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-600961864577094452011-05-03T03:52:38.044-07:002011-05-03T03:52:38.044-07:00Thanks Aleka, I'm so grateful I've gotten ...Thanks Aleka, I'm so grateful I've gotten to share my journey with food with you. It's amazing how changing the outlook of food/diet/spirituality can change your whole life from the inside out. I look back now and realize how the media and social pressures brain washed me when all I need was to listen to my body as well as have help to guide me too. The pain that is released it unexplainable. I look forward to signing up for the seminar.Secrets of Mamahoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863452852699367550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-26477607006986362032011-03-16T11:23:23.569-07:002011-03-16T11:23:23.569-07:00Aleka, your post is timely for some personal issue...Aleka, your post is timely for some personal issues in my life right now, and so I am very grateful for it. Love this woman and can't wait to watch more of her videos! Just so timely! No coincidences, huh?Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-5710250776443568902011-03-15T08:21:46.221-07:002011-03-15T08:21:46.221-07:00Oh I loved that TED talk so much. So much. I'...Oh I loved that TED talk so much. So much. I'm going to share your blog post right now... what a lovely 15 minutes it was for me to stop my so-called busy life this AM and listen to her message. Thank you so much for sharing... xoxoLaura Koniverhttp://www.heartsongfineart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-9447443320949213142011-03-08T12:15:14.114-08:002011-03-08T12:15:14.114-08:00What a sweet and wonderful story, Aleka! Perfect ...What a sweet and wonderful story, Aleka! Perfect reminder for me that I am right where I need to be in life... with my imperfections and all.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-61205085986904133682011-03-08T06:52:24.994-08:002011-03-08T06:52:24.994-08:00love that story SOOOO much!! thanks sor sharing it...love that story SOOOO much!! thanks sor sharing it and all the pieces of yourself you share through your blog! :o) love . . .Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16570566666506781160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-47860951181159552842011-03-08T04:59:15.735-08:002011-03-08T04:59:15.735-08:00Lovely, Aleka! So excited to hear what your new c...Lovely, Aleka! So excited to hear what your new course is as well... I'm thrilled for you and alive with curiousity!!!! xoxoLaura Koniverhttp://www.heartsongfineart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-65518024906411146122011-02-21T05:56:58.612-08:002011-02-21T05:56:58.612-08:00I just love this post. I love the analogy of the ...I just love this post. I love the analogy of the journey and the bird's eye view. Makes so much sense! And I love the idea that faith is a constant dance of control verses allowing. WOWZA!!!! So true! Thank you, Aleka. I'll carry this with me and pull it out of my pocket often!!! Stacey.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-5815372894868671862011-02-07T20:09:14.277-08:002011-02-07T20:09:14.277-08:00Tell it, Sistah! Exactly what we were just talkin...Tell it, Sistah! Exactly what we were just talking about. I love how you say the truth and explain it in terms I can relate to. Awesome post.Laura Koniverhttp://www.heartsongfineart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-46550861457290865502011-02-03T11:33:45.389-08:002011-02-03T11:33:45.389-08:00Thank YOU for the comments and "food" fo...Thank YOU for the comments and "food" for thought...pun intended :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00286619533545780029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-61445311806416600532011-02-03T02:34:15.487-08:002011-02-03T02:34:15.487-08:00i think you are absolutely right about it all bein...i think you are absolutely right about it all being a matter of intent,,,thanks for gently turning on the light , Aleka!borealis71https://www.blogger.com/profile/13839868379085391249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-77366820471727703922011-02-02T06:22:26.389-08:002011-02-02T06:22:26.389-08:00Well said and thanks for your comment. No doubt &q...Well said and thanks for your comment. No doubt "control" can also be an issue. Again, I get back to the intent of our behavior. For some with a history of eating issues letting out that "inner freak" :) can be a non loving behavior (much like saying to an alcoholic to go just ahead and let loose). Perhaps, what might look like "control" on the outside is, in fact, a more loving choice for that person. Maybe scheduling meals, or eating in solitude, or finding foods that feel good to them (even if it looks odd to others) is exactly what that person needs to heal in some way. Maybe that is what freedom looks like for that person. Maybe not. From the outside we can never tell. It again comes back to intent. Letting loose for some is great and for some not letting loose is great too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00286619533545780029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-41410359567177028352011-02-02T05:09:26.442-08:002011-02-02T05:09:26.442-08:00I think that you are right on @ food (or withholdi...I think that you are right on @ food (or withholding food) not always being the comfort one is intending....but also feel that control is an issue....if you are 100% in love with what you are about to eat but can only eat that beloved item at your own house, at a certain time, never in front of others, etc. then control can become the (false) comfort. The choice to restore our sense of satisfaction no matter what we are or are not eating is important and sometimes letting go of that inner control freak is a lovely gift too. IMO :0)borealis71https://www.blogger.com/profile/13839868379085391249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-54221516602253135052011-01-28T20:02:32.124-08:002011-01-28T20:02:32.124-08:00I love how simple it really is, Aleka... and how y...I love how simple it really is, Aleka... and how you present it. There are only two things that we deal with... love and fear. Total opposites of each other. And I don't think that both can exist within you at the same time. I can't be in fear and feel love and vise versa. I think it's one or the other, so I love what you say about, "what's it going to be for you? Are you going to make your decisions based on love or fear?" Good stuff. Thank you once again. StaceyStaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-92070722564037809252011-01-18T18:37:04.368-08:002011-01-18T18:37:04.368-08:00Congratulations, Aleka, on your published article....Congratulations, Aleka, on your published article. Very cool!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-85787253076505707752011-01-11T05:43:28.637-08:002011-01-11T05:43:28.637-08:00Love your post, as usual, Aleka! Love the entire ...Love your post, as usual, Aleka! Love the entire karmic PTSD idea, which you introduced me to and is so very helpful. I love feelings and I love that we can learn so much from them. Thanks for all the great info! xoxoLaura Koniverhttp://www.heartsongfineart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-81598925131277341302010-12-22T02:25:56.385-08:002010-12-22T02:25:56.385-08:00Amazing once again! I love the way you chunk it do...Amazing once again! I love the way you chunk it down to make it understandable and seem so simple. The work you are doing here is incredible. Remember the ripple effect. This touches more souls than you can imagine. This reminds me of the saying by Robert Frost, "The best way out is always through." Although it usually does not appear that way. Keep up the amazing work. Aloha Ke Akua !Dave Thorvalsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855027301261753032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-85575493921323880262010-12-21T13:27:15.467-08:002010-12-21T13:27:15.467-08:00Ryan is actually Stacey, by the way... wrong googl...Ryan is actually Stacey, by the way... wrong google account. Ha!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-64020675521192567112010-12-21T13:24:34.761-08:002010-12-21T13:24:34.761-08:00Very interesting stuff. I like the technique of s...Very interesting stuff. I like the technique of sifting through the thought and feeling over and over again until you're just left with the simple, basic truth, which, as you say, may turn out to be very different from what you first start with. I have a feeling I'll be doing some of this work with you down the road. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428394643848430828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-36246253366197613682010-12-15T07:30:56.211-08:002010-12-15T07:30:56.211-08:00What a wonderful program, Aleka! You are one of t...What a wonderful program, Aleka! You are one of the only people I've ever met who truly has the ability to help women move beyond the troubled relationships with food, weight, and body image. This looks amazing!!!!!MaverickMom.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01880162275699828493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-91344948088284726832010-12-07T03:14:42.676-08:002010-12-07T03:14:42.676-08:00You are such an inspiration to me. I am so inspire...You are such an inspiration to me. I am so inspired by your boldness and courage to stand in the face of change and take it head on. Remember that there is always someone there beside you to push you along when needed and catch if you stumble. How easy it is to forget and not fully trust. Breathe. "The important thing is this: To be ready at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become."-Charles Dubois It is your time to become.<br /><br />In so much Love! Aloha Ke Akua!<br /><br />- MeDave Thorvalsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855027301261753032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-59161345138514068522010-12-01T01:58:19.835-08:002010-12-01T01:58:19.835-08:00I am so thankful for you! - MeI am so thankful for you! - MeDave Thorvalsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855027301261753032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-90061613635706249852010-11-30T20:51:28.367-08:002010-11-30T20:51:28.367-08:00Hi Aleka! Good post. I'm liking the idea abo...Hi Aleka! Good post. I'm liking the idea about watching how we label, judge, and lay our stories on events in our lives instead of staying present in the moment. It's often hard not to. And I agree 100% that the struggles that I once labeled "bad" are the very moments that defined me and stepped me up on the evolutionary fast tract. (Ooooooh, I like that little term)<br />thanks for sharing!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913779346781674804.post-87551550901827473472010-11-30T20:38:22.830-08:002010-11-30T20:38:22.830-08:00Aleka, I love the honesty and realness of this pos...Aleka, I love the honesty and realness of this post. I love that your gratitude journal turned out to be so much more than you anticipated. Not just gratitude... but a really deep look at yourself. Just today I was thinking to myself that I should be thankful and find a tiny spec of hope or thankfulness in my situation... but it simply came down to me not wanting to at that moment. Sometimes we just don't want to be thankful and find the good stuff, and I think that's o.k. for a spell. It all comes around. So THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts. You inspire me to start a journal sometime soon.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887407673830160779noreply@blogger.com